Vertically oriented carbon structures constructed from low-dimen-sional carbon materials are ideal frameworks for high-performance thermal inter-face materials(TIMs).However,improving the interfacial heat-transfer eff...Vertically oriented carbon structures constructed from low-dimen-sional carbon materials are ideal frameworks for high-performance thermal inter-face materials(TIMs).However,improving the interfacial heat-transfer efficiency of vertically oriented carbon structures is a challenging task.Herein,an orthotropic three-dimensional(3D)hybrid carbon network(VSCG)is fabricated by depositing vertically aligned carbon nanotubes(VACNTs)on the surface of a horizontally oriented graphene film(HOGF).The interfacial interaction between the VACNTs and HOGF is then optimized through an annealing strategy.After regulating the orientation structure of the VACNTs and filling the VSCG with polydimethylsi-loxane(PDMS),VSCG/PDMS composites with excellent 3D thermal conductive properties are obtained.The highest in-plane and through-plane thermal conduc-tivities of the composites are 113.61 and 24.37 W m^(-1)K^(-1),respectively.The high contact area of HOGF and good compressibility of VACNTs imbue the VSCG/PDMS composite with low thermal resistance.In addition,the interfacial heat-transfer efficiency of VSCG/PDMS composite in the TIM performance was improved by 71.3%compared to that of a state-of-the-art thermal pad.This new structural design can potentially realize high-performance TIMs that meet the need for high thermal conductivity and low contact thermal resistance in interfacial heat-transfer processes.展开更多
Photoisomerization-induced phase change are important for co-harvesting the latent heat and isomerization energy of azobenzene molecules.Chemically optimizing heat output and energy delivery at alternating temperature...Photoisomerization-induced phase change are important for co-harvesting the latent heat and isomerization energy of azobenzene molecules.Chemically optimizing heat output and energy delivery at alternating temperatures are challenging because of the differences in crystallizability and isomerization.This article reports two series of asymmetrically alkyl-grafted azobenzene(Azo-g),with and without a methyl group,that have an optically triggered phase change.Three exothermic modes were designed to utilize crystallization enthalpy(△H_(c))and photothermal(isomerization)energy(△H_(p))at different temperatures determined by the crystallization.Azo-g has high heat output(275-303 J g^(-1))by synchronously releasing△H_(c)and△H_(p)over a wide temperature range(-79℃to 25℃).We fabricated a new distributed energy utilization and delivery system to realize a temperature increase of 6.6℃at a temperature of-8℃.The findings offer insight into selective utilization of latent heat and isomerization energy by molecular optimization of crystallization and isomerization processes.展开更多
The presence of iron(Fe) has been found to favor power generation in microbial fuel cells(MFCs). To achieve long-term power production in MFCs, it is crucial to effectively tailor the release of Fe ions over extended ...The presence of iron(Fe) has been found to favor power generation in microbial fuel cells(MFCs). To achieve long-term power production in MFCs, it is crucial to effectively tailor the release of Fe ions over extended operating periods. In this study, we developed a composite anode(A/IF) by coating iron foam with cellulose-based aerogel. The concentration of Fe ions in the anode solution of A/IF anode reaches 0.280 μg/mL(Fe^(2+) vs. Fe^(3+) = 61%:39%) after 720 h of aseptic primary cell operation. This value was significantly higher than that(0.198 μg/mL, Fe^(2+) vs. Fe^(3+) = 92%:8%) on uncoated iron foam(IF), indicating a continuous release of Fe ions over long-term operation. Notably, the resulting MFCs hybrid cell exhibited a 23% reduction in Fe ion concentration(compared to a 47% reduction for the IF anode) during the sixth testing cycle(600-720 h). It achieved a high-power density of 301 ± 55 mW/m^(2) at 720 h, which was 2.62 times higher than that of the IF anode during the same period. Furthermore, a sedimentary microbial fuel cell(SMFCs) was constructed in a marine environment, and the A/IF anode demonstrated a power density of 103 ± 3 mW/m^(2) at 3240 h, representing a 75% improvement over the IF anode. These findings elucidate the significant enhancement in long-term power production performance of MFCs achieved through effective tailoring of Fe ions release during operation.展开更多
Composites that can rapidly self-healing their structure and function at room temperature have broad application prospects.However,in view of the complexity of composite structure and composition,its self-heal is faci...Composites that can rapidly self-healing their structure and function at room temperature have broad application prospects.However,in view of the complexity of composite structure and composition,its self-heal is facing challenges.In this article,supramolecular effect is proposed to repair the multistage structure,mechanical and thermal properties of composite materials.A stiff and tough supramolecular frameworks of 2-[[(butylamino)carbonyl]oxy]ethyl ester(PBA)–polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)were established using a chain extender with double amide bonds in a side chain to extend prepolymers through copolymerization.Then,by introducing the copolymer into a folded graphene film(FGf),a highly thermally conductive composite of PBA–PDMS/FGf with self-healing capacity was fabricated.The ratio of crosslinking and hydrogen bonding was optimized to ensure that PBA–PDMS could completely self-heal at room temperature in 10 min.Additionally,PBA–PDMS/FGf exhibits a high tensile strength of 2.23±0.15 MPa at break and high thermal conductivity of 13±0.2 W m^(−1)K^(−1);of which the self-healing efficiencies were 100%and 98.65%at room temperature for tensile strength and thermal conductivity,respectively.The excellent self-healing performance comes from the efficient supramolecular interaction between polymer molecules,as well as polymer molecule and graphene.This kind of thermal conductive self-healing composite has important application prospects in the heat dissipation field of next generation electronic devices in the future.展开更多
Optimizing the structure of electrode materials is one of the most effective strategies for designing high-power microbial fuel cells(MFCs).However,electrode materials currently suffer from a series of shortcomings th...Optimizing the structure of electrode materials is one of the most effective strategies for designing high-power microbial fuel cells(MFCs).However,electrode materials currently suffer from a series of shortcomings that limit the output of MFCs,such as high intrinsic resistance,poor electrolyte wettability,and low microbial load capacity.Here,a three-dimensional(3D)nitrogen-doped multiwalled carbon nanotube/graphene(N-MWCNT/GA)composite aerogel is synthesized as the anode for MFCs.Comparing nitrogen-doped GA,MWCNT/GA,and N-MWCNT/GA,the macroporous hydrophilic N-MWCNT/GA electrode with an average pore size of 4.24μm enables high-density loading of the microbes and facilitates extracellular electron transfer with low intrinsic resistance.Consequently,the hydrophilic surface of N-MWCNT can generate high charge mobility,enabling a high-power output performance of the MFC.In consequence,the MFC system based on N-MWCNT/GA anode exhibits a peak power density and output voltage of 2977.8 mW m^(−2)and 0.654 V,which are 1.83 times and 16.3%higher than those obtained with MWCNT/GA,respectively.These results demonstrate that 3D N-MWCNT/GA anodes can be developed for high-power MFCs in different environments by optimizing their chemical and microstructures.展开更多
With the rapid development of science and technology,electronic devices are moving towards miniaturization and integration,which brings high heat dissipation requirements.During the heat dissipation process of a heati...With the rapid development of science and technology,electronic devices are moving towards miniaturization and integration,which brings high heat dissipation requirements.During the heat dissipation process of a heating element,heat may spread to adjacent components,causing a decrease in the performance of the element.To avoid this situation,the ability to directionally transfer heat energy is urgently needed.Therefore,thermal interface materials(TIMs)with directional high thermal conductivity are more critical in thermal management system of electronic devices.For decades,many efforts have been devoted to the design and fabrication of TIMs with high-directional thermal conductivity.Benefiting from the advantage in feasibility,low-cost and scalability,compositing with thermal conductive fillers has been proved to be promising strategy for fabricating the high-directional thermal conductive TIMs.This review summarizes the present preparation technologies of polymer composites with high-directional thermal conductivity based on structural engineering of thermal conductive fillers,focusing on the manufacturing process,mechanisms,achievements,advantages and disadvantages of different technologies.Finally,we summarize the existing problems and potential challenges in the field of directional high thermal conductivity composites.展开更多
Graphene-aerogel-based flexible sensors have heat tolerances and electric-resistance sensitivities superior to those of polymer-based sensors.However,graphene sheets are prone to slips under repeated compression due t...Graphene-aerogel-based flexible sensors have heat tolerances and electric-resistance sensitivities superior to those of polymer-based sensors.However,graphene sheets are prone to slips under repeated compression due to inadequate chemical con-nections.In addition,the heat-transfer performance of existing compression strain sensors under stress is unclear and lacks research,making it difficult to perform real-temperature detections.To address these issues,a hyperelastic polyimide fiber/graphene aerogel(PINF/GA)with a three-dimensional interconnected structure was fabricated by simple one-pot compound-ing and in-situ welding methods.The welding of fiber lap joints promotes in-suit formation of three-dimensional crosslinked networks of polyimide fibers,which can effectively avoid slidings between fibers to form reinforced ribs,preventing graphene from damage during compression.In particular,the inner core of the fiber maintains its macromolecular chain structure and toughness during welding.Thus,PINF/GA has good structural stabilities under a large strain compression(99%).Moreover,the thermal and electrical conductivities of PINF/GA could not only change with various stresses and strains but also keep the change steady at specific stresses and strains,with its thermal-conductivity change ratio reaching up to 9.8.Hyperelastic PINF/GA,with dynamically stable thermal and electrical conductivity,as well as high heat tolerance,shows broad applica-tion prospects as sensors in detecting the shapes and temperatures of unknown objects in extreme environments.展开更多
As nonlinear thermal devices,thermal regulators can intelligently respond to temperature and control heat flow through changes in heat transfer capacities,which allows them to reduce energy consumption without externa...As nonlinear thermal devices,thermal regulators can intelligently respond to temperature and control heat flow through changes in heat transfer capacities,which allows them to reduce energy consumption without external intervention.However,current thermal regulators generally based on high-quality crystallinestructure transitions are intrinsically rigid,which may cause structural damage and functional failure under mechanical strain;moreover,they are difficult to integrate into emerging soft electronic platforms.In this study,we develop a flexible,elastic thermal regulator based on the reversible thermally induced deformation of a liquid crystal elastomer/liquid metal(LCE/LM)composite foam.By adjusting the crosslinking densities,the LCE foam exhibits a high actuation strain of 121%with flexibility below the nematic–isotropic phase transition temperature(TNI)and hyperelasticity above TNI.The incorporation of LMresults in a high thermal resistance switching ratio of 3.8 over a wide working temperature window of 60◦C with good cycling stability.This feature originates from the synergistic effect of fragmentation and recombination of the internal LM network and lengthening and shortening of the bond line thickness.Furthermore,we fabricate a“grid window”utilizing photic-thermal integrated thermal control,achieving a superior heat supply of 13.7℃ at a light intensity of 180mW/cm^(2)and a thermal protection of 43.4℃at 1200 mW/cm^(2).The proposed method meets the mechanical softness requirements of thermal regulatormaterials with multimode intelligent temperature control.展开更多
The development of functional flexible conductive materials can significantly contribute to the improvement of intelligent human–computer integration.However,it is a challenge to endow human–machine interface with p...The development of functional flexible conductive materials can significantly contribute to the improvement of intelligent human–computer integration.However,it is a challenge to endow human–machine interface with perception and response actuation simultaneously.Herein,a customizable and multifunctional electronic conductive organogel is proposed by combining conductive carbon nanotube(CNT)clusters and flexible adhesive organogels.The conductive CNT cluster layers generated on the surface of organogels equip the resulting organogel-based conductors with considerable quasi-superhydrophobicity and increase their potential applicability as highly sensitive stress and strain sensors.In particular,this quasi-superhydrophobicity is insensitive to tensile strain.Based on customizable conductive networks and entropy-driven organogel actuation,the conductive organogels can sense various strain and stress signals and imitate natural organisms with muscle actuation and neurofeedback.This strategy for preparing electronic conductors can enhance the rational design of soft robotics and artificial intelligence devices,facilitating further progress of human-like intelligent systems.展开更多
This study provides a concise overview of the latest developments in multifunctional thermally conductive polymer composites(TCPCs).Drawing from the current state of research,the study elucidates the mechanisms that u...This study provides a concise overview of the latest developments in multifunctional thermally conductive polymer composites(TCPCs).Drawing from the current state of research,the study elucidates the mechanisms that underpin thermal conductivity in polymers and their composites.It further delineates the structure-property relationships of TCPCs,focusing on their modulus,resilience,and orientation.Concurrently,this work delves into the principles and structural design of TCPCs endowed with self-healing capabilities,electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding,and electrical insulation characteristics.In particular,it outlines design strategies for imparting self-healing features to TCPCs and explores the interplay between thermal conductivity and self-healing efficacy.The principles of EMI shielding are clarified,along with the primary structural variants of TCPCs possessing EMI shielding attributes.Additionally,the paper addresses the insulative treatments applied to fillers within composites to enhance their electrical insulation.It concludes with a brief exposition of applications spanning electronic packaging,batteries,aerospace,LEDs,and flexible&stretchable electronics,to sensors.The aim of this review is to provide fresh insights for researchers intent on devising TCPCs with integrated self-healing,electromagnetic shielding,and electrical insulation functionalities,and to articulate strategies for optimizing the thermal conductivity coefficient(λ)alongside these attributes.展开更多
In the context of 5G,the high-frequency cyclicity and inhomogeneity of heat flow put forward higher requirements for the thermal control system of electronic devices,and there is a great need for thermal management mo...In the context of 5G,the high-frequency cyclicity and inhomogeneity of heat flow put forward higher requirements for the thermal control system of electronic devices,and there is a great need for thermal management modules with fixed point and high efficiency to ensure the long-term development of electronic devices.Here,we selected four phase change molecules with significant differences in phase change temperatures to be composited with graphene aerogel(GA)to obtain Ei@GA,Tetra@GA,Octa@GA,and 1,10-Deca@GA.Compared with pure phase change molecules,the thermal conductivity has been increased by more than 20%,and the relative enthalpic efficiency is as high as 98.7%or more.Further,we assembled the four phase change composites by“reduction welding”to obtain the integrated,modular thermal management device M1-PCMs@GA.Simulation of inhomogeneous heat generation in electronics by building an inhomogeneous heat generation platform.Compared with the homogeneous modules M2-Ei@GA and M3-1,10-Deca@GA,the effective temperature control time of the customized module M1-PCMs@GA is extended by 100.0 and 394.3 s,respectively.Therefore,custom-assembled modular thermal management devices have important application prospects in the field of intelligent temperature control of electronic devices,and the idea of cascade assembly enriches the application functions and development direction of intelligent thermal managers.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52130303,52327802,52303101,52173078,51973158)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M732579)+2 种基金Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2022QNRC001)National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3805702)Joint Funds of Ministry of Education(8091B032218).
文摘Vertically oriented carbon structures constructed from low-dimen-sional carbon materials are ideal frameworks for high-performance thermal inter-face materials(TIMs).However,improving the interfacial heat-transfer efficiency of vertically oriented carbon structures is a challenging task.Herein,an orthotropic three-dimensional(3D)hybrid carbon network(VSCG)is fabricated by depositing vertically aligned carbon nanotubes(VACNTs)on the surface of a horizontally oriented graphene film(HOGF).The interfacial interaction between the VACNTs and HOGF is then optimized through an annealing strategy.After regulating the orientation structure of the VACNTs and filling the VSCG with polydimethylsi-loxane(PDMS),VSCG/PDMS composites with excellent 3D thermal conductive properties are obtained.The highest in-plane and through-plane thermal conduc-tivities of the composites are 113.61 and 24.37 W m^(-1)K^(-1),respectively.The high contact area of HOGF and good compressibility of VACNTs imbue the VSCG/PDMS composite with low thermal resistance.In addition,the interfacial heat-transfer efficiency of VSCG/PDMS composite in the TIM performance was improved by 71.3%compared to that of a state-of-the-art thermal pad.This new structural design can potentially realize high-performance TIMs that meet the need for high thermal conductivity and low contact thermal resistance in interfacial heat-transfer processes.
基金financially supported by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3805702)the State Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52130303)
文摘Photoisomerization-induced phase change are important for co-harvesting the latent heat and isomerization energy of azobenzene molecules.Chemically optimizing heat output and energy delivery at alternating temperatures are challenging because of the differences in crystallizability and isomerization.This article reports two series of asymmetrically alkyl-grafted azobenzene(Azo-g),with and without a methyl group,that have an optically triggered phase change.Three exothermic modes were designed to utilize crystallization enthalpy(△H_(c))and photothermal(isomerization)energy(△H_(p))at different temperatures determined by the crystallization.Azo-g has high heat output(275-303 J g^(-1))by synchronously releasing△H_(c)and△H_(p)over a wide temperature range(-79℃to 25℃).We fabricated a new distributed energy utilization and delivery system to realize a temperature increase of 6.6℃at a temperature of-8℃.The findings offer insight into selective utilization of latent heat and isomerization energy by molecular optimization of crystallization and isomerization processes.
基金financially supported by Joint Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(No.8091B022225)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52173078)。
文摘The presence of iron(Fe) has been found to favor power generation in microbial fuel cells(MFCs). To achieve long-term power production in MFCs, it is crucial to effectively tailor the release of Fe ions over extended operating periods. In this study, we developed a composite anode(A/IF) by coating iron foam with cellulose-based aerogel. The concentration of Fe ions in the anode solution of A/IF anode reaches 0.280 μg/mL(Fe^(2+) vs. Fe^(3+) = 61%:39%) after 720 h of aseptic primary cell operation. This value was significantly higher than that(0.198 μg/mL, Fe^(2+) vs. Fe^(3+) = 92%:8%) on uncoated iron foam(IF), indicating a continuous release of Fe ions over long-term operation. Notably, the resulting MFCs hybrid cell exhibited a 23% reduction in Fe ion concentration(compared to a 47% reduction for the IF anode) during the sixth testing cycle(600-720 h). It achieved a high-power density of 301 ± 55 mW/m^(2) at 720 h, which was 2.62 times higher than that of the IF anode during the same period. Furthermore, a sedimentary microbial fuel cell(SMFCs) was constructed in a marine environment, and the A/IF anode demonstrated a power density of 103 ± 3 mW/m^(2) at 3240 h, representing a 75% improvement over the IF anode. These findings elucidate the significant enhancement in long-term power production performance of MFCs achieved through effective tailoring of Fe ions release during operation.
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 52173078, 52130303, 51973158, 51803151, and 51973152)the Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars in Tianjin (No. 19JCJQJC61700)Tianjin Postgraduate Scientific Research Innovation Project in 2019 (2019YJSB181)
文摘Composites that can rapidly self-healing their structure and function at room temperature have broad application prospects.However,in view of the complexity of composite structure and composition,its self-heal is facing challenges.In this article,supramolecular effect is proposed to repair the multistage structure,mechanical and thermal properties of composite materials.A stiff and tough supramolecular frameworks of 2-[[(butylamino)carbonyl]oxy]ethyl ester(PBA)–polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)were established using a chain extender with double amide bonds in a side chain to extend prepolymers through copolymerization.Then,by introducing the copolymer into a folded graphene film(FGf),a highly thermally conductive composite of PBA–PDMS/FGf with self-healing capacity was fabricated.The ratio of crosslinking and hydrogen bonding was optimized to ensure that PBA–PDMS could completely self-heal at room temperature in 10 min.Additionally,PBA–PDMS/FGf exhibits a high tensile strength of 2.23±0.15 MPa at break and high thermal conductivity of 13±0.2 W m^(−1)K^(−1);of which the self-healing efficiencies were 100%and 98.65%at room temperature for tensile strength and thermal conductivity,respectively.The excellent self-healing performance comes from the efficient supramolecular interaction between polymer molecules,as well as polymer molecule and graphene.This kind of thermal conductive self-healing composite has important application prospects in the heat dissipation field of next generation electronic devices in the future.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51803151,51973152,51773147,52173078,52130303,51973158)the State Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51633007)the Seed Foundation of Tianjin University(No.2105018).
文摘Optimizing the structure of electrode materials is one of the most effective strategies for designing high-power microbial fuel cells(MFCs).However,electrode materials currently suffer from a series of shortcomings that limit the output of MFCs,such as high intrinsic resistance,poor electrolyte wettability,and low microbial load capacity.Here,a three-dimensional(3D)nitrogen-doped multiwalled carbon nanotube/graphene(N-MWCNT/GA)composite aerogel is synthesized as the anode for MFCs.Comparing nitrogen-doped GA,MWCNT/GA,and N-MWCNT/GA,the macroporous hydrophilic N-MWCNT/GA electrode with an average pore size of 4.24μm enables high-density loading of the microbes and facilitates extracellular electron transfer with low intrinsic resistance.Consequently,the hydrophilic surface of N-MWCNT can generate high charge mobility,enabling a high-power output performance of the MFC.In consequence,the MFC system based on N-MWCNT/GA anode exhibits a peak power density and output voltage of 2977.8 mW m^(−2)and 0.654 V,which are 1.83 times and 16.3%higher than those obtained with MWCNT/GA,respectively.These results demonstrate that 3D N-MWCNT/GA anodes can be developed for high-power MFCs in different environments by optimizing their chemical and microstructures.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52327802,52303101,52173078,and 52130303)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3805702)+2 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M732579)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2022QNRC001)Joint Funds of Ministry of Education(No.8091B032218).
文摘With the rapid development of science and technology,electronic devices are moving towards miniaturization and integration,which brings high heat dissipation requirements.During the heat dissipation process of a heating element,heat may spread to adjacent components,causing a decrease in the performance of the element.To avoid this situation,the ability to directionally transfer heat energy is urgently needed.Therefore,thermal interface materials(TIMs)with directional high thermal conductivity are more critical in thermal management system of electronic devices.For decades,many efforts have been devoted to the design and fabrication of TIMs with high-directional thermal conductivity.Benefiting from the advantage in feasibility,low-cost and scalability,compositing with thermal conductive fillers has been proved to be promising strategy for fabricating the high-directional thermal conductive TIMs.This review summarizes the present preparation technologies of polymer composites with high-directional thermal conductivity based on structural engineering of thermal conductive fillers,focusing on the manufacturing process,mechanisms,achievements,advantages and disadvantages of different technologies.Finally,we summarize the existing problems and potential challenges in the field of directional high thermal conductivity composites.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3805702)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52173078,52130303,51973158,51803151,and 51973152)the Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars in Tianjin(No.19JCJQJC61700).
文摘Graphene-aerogel-based flexible sensors have heat tolerances and electric-resistance sensitivities superior to those of polymer-based sensors.However,graphene sheets are prone to slips under repeated compression due to inadequate chemical con-nections.In addition,the heat-transfer performance of existing compression strain sensors under stress is unclear and lacks research,making it difficult to perform real-temperature detections.To address these issues,a hyperelastic polyimide fiber/graphene aerogel(PINF/GA)with a three-dimensional interconnected structure was fabricated by simple one-pot compound-ing and in-situ welding methods.The welding of fiber lap joints promotes in-suit formation of three-dimensional crosslinked networks of polyimide fibers,which can effectively avoid slidings between fibers to form reinforced ribs,preventing graphene from damage during compression.In particular,the inner core of the fiber maintains its macromolecular chain structure and toughness during welding.Thus,PINF/GA has good structural stabilities under a large strain compression(99%).Moreover,the thermal and electrical conductivities of PINF/GA could not only change with various stresses and strains but also keep the change steady at specific stresses and strains,with its thermal-conductivity change ratio reaching up to 9.8.Hyperelastic PINF/GA,with dynamically stable thermal and electrical conductivity,as well as high heat tolerance,shows broad applica-tion prospects as sensors in detecting the shapes and temperatures of unknown objects in extreme environments.
基金National Key R&D Program of China,Grant/Award Number:2022YFB3805702National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:52173078,52130303,51973158,51803151,51973152,52303101,52327802+1 种基金Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars in Tianjin,Grant/Award Number:19JCJQJC61700Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST,Grant/Award Number:2022QNRC001。
文摘As nonlinear thermal devices,thermal regulators can intelligently respond to temperature and control heat flow through changes in heat transfer capacities,which allows them to reduce energy consumption without external intervention.However,current thermal regulators generally based on high-quality crystallinestructure transitions are intrinsically rigid,which may cause structural damage and functional failure under mechanical strain;moreover,they are difficult to integrate into emerging soft electronic platforms.In this study,we develop a flexible,elastic thermal regulator based on the reversible thermally induced deformation of a liquid crystal elastomer/liquid metal(LCE/LM)composite foam.By adjusting the crosslinking densities,the LCE foam exhibits a high actuation strain of 121%with flexibility below the nematic–isotropic phase transition temperature(TNI)and hyperelasticity above TNI.The incorporation of LMresults in a high thermal resistance switching ratio of 3.8 over a wide working temperature window of 60◦C with good cycling stability.This feature originates from the synergistic effect of fragmentation and recombination of the internal LM network and lengthening and shortening of the bond line thickness.Furthermore,we fabricate a“grid window”utilizing photic-thermal integrated thermal control,achieving a superior heat supply of 13.7℃ at a light intensity of 180mW/cm^(2)and a thermal protection of 43.4℃at 1200 mW/cm^(2).The proposed method meets the mechanical softness requirements of thermal regulatormaterials with multimode intelligent temperature control.
基金State Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:52130303National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:51803151,51973152,51973151。
文摘The development of functional flexible conductive materials can significantly contribute to the improvement of intelligent human–computer integration.However,it is a challenge to endow human–machine interface with perception and response actuation simultaneously.Herein,a customizable and multifunctional electronic conductive organogel is proposed by combining conductive carbon nanotube(CNT)clusters and flexible adhesive organogels.The conductive CNT cluster layers generated on the surface of organogels equip the resulting organogel-based conductors with considerable quasi-superhydrophobicity and increase their potential applicability as highly sensitive stress and strain sensors.In particular,this quasi-superhydrophobicity is insensitive to tensile strain.Based on customizable conductive networks and entropy-driven organogel actuation,the conductive organogels can sense various strain and stress signals and imitate natural organisms with muscle actuation and neurofeedback.This strategy for preparing electronic conductors can enhance the rational design of soft robotics and artificial intelligence devices,facilitating further progress of human-like intelligent systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52303101,52327802,52173078,52130303,51973158,51803151)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M732579)+1 种基金the Young Elite Scientists Spon-sorship Program by CAST(No.2022QNRC001)National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3805702).
文摘This study provides a concise overview of the latest developments in multifunctional thermally conductive polymer composites(TCPCs).Drawing from the current state of research,the study elucidates the mechanisms that underpin thermal conductivity in polymers and their composites.It further delineates the structure-property relationships of TCPCs,focusing on their modulus,resilience,and orientation.Concurrently,this work delves into the principles and structural design of TCPCs endowed with self-healing capabilities,electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding,and electrical insulation characteristics.In particular,it outlines design strategies for imparting self-healing features to TCPCs and explores the interplay between thermal conductivity and self-healing efficacy.The principles of EMI shielding are clarified,along with the primary structural variants of TCPCs possessing EMI shielding attributes.Additionally,the paper addresses the insulative treatments applied to fillers within composites to enhance their electrical insulation.It concludes with a brief exposition of applications spanning electronic packaging,batteries,aerospace,LEDs,and flexible&stretchable electronics,to sensors.The aim of this review is to provide fresh insights for researchers intent on devising TCPCs with integrated self-healing,electromagnetic shielding,and electrical insulation functionalities,and to articulate strategies for optimizing the thermal conductivity coefficient(λ)alongside these attributes.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52327802,52130303 and 52173078)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3805702)+1 种基金Joint Funds of Ministry of Education(No.8091B022225)Tianjin University Science and Technology Leading Cultivation Program“Qiming Plan”(No.2023XQM-0048).
文摘In the context of 5G,the high-frequency cyclicity and inhomogeneity of heat flow put forward higher requirements for the thermal control system of electronic devices,and there is a great need for thermal management modules with fixed point and high efficiency to ensure the long-term development of electronic devices.Here,we selected four phase change molecules with significant differences in phase change temperatures to be composited with graphene aerogel(GA)to obtain Ei@GA,Tetra@GA,Octa@GA,and 1,10-Deca@GA.Compared with pure phase change molecules,the thermal conductivity has been increased by more than 20%,and the relative enthalpic efficiency is as high as 98.7%or more.Further,we assembled the four phase change composites by“reduction welding”to obtain the integrated,modular thermal management device M1-PCMs@GA.Simulation of inhomogeneous heat generation in electronics by building an inhomogeneous heat generation platform.Compared with the homogeneous modules M2-Ei@GA and M3-1,10-Deca@GA,the effective temperature control time of the customized module M1-PCMs@GA is extended by 100.0 and 394.3 s,respectively.Therefore,custom-assembled modular thermal management devices have important application prospects in the field of intelligent temperature control of electronic devices,and the idea of cascade assembly enriches the application functions and development direction of intelligent thermal managers.
